All Tacos Are NOT Created Equal

The great taco debate is one of much conflict in Southern California but especially in San Diego. When your town borders the country of origin for tacos, the subject matter can elicit quite a variety of emotionally-heated opinions.

Even within Mexico, all tacos are not made the same. This is a whole other arm of the taco debate. Don’t get me wrong. I do love my TJ tacos, but my first experience of real Mexican tacos began in the capital, Mexico City. When I lived in Mexico City during college, I discovered the differences between street food in DF and my Northern Baja California food.

DOWNTOWN L.A. | Grand Central Market

Most San Diegans find Los Angeles to be a place to avoid usually but one incredibly redeeming quality is their food scene and Grand Central Market adds color to the options. It has excelled in providing a variety of cuisines for the curious and hungry.

I was journeying thru Los Angeles on the way back to San Diego when I realized I had not eaten breakfast and the clock struck nearly 2PM. I decided to swing thru the Grand Central Market, one of the many places I would come to as a child, located in downtown L.A. It was a few minutes off the freeway with plenty of nearby, easily accessible parking.

As I walked up to the massive market entrance, I was in awe of the beautiful pink petals of the jacaranda trees which were in FULL BLOOM. This was such a lovely view considering I was smack dab in the middle of this megalopolis of high rises and sky scrapers.

Even at 2PM on a weekday, the 100 year old Grand Central Market was buzzing with people popping in to grab a bite. Many of the hungry stood in lines at such places as Eggslut, Sarita’s Pupusería and Wexler’s Deli but there was one place I was gunning for and it was Sari Sari Store, the Filipino food booth.

I rarely prefer to go to a newly opened restaurant. Having been in the industry for so long, I do know that it takes time to fine tune things a bit once doors open and I feel it unfair to subconsciously rank a place in my mind before giving it a chance to get through the beta stage.

I was invited to Queensborough to check things out in an informal setting where I had a chance to chat with my bartender, the chef (Taylor Houseman), and partner (Mike Vizcarra). The new spot is beautiful and has kept much of the charm of the old building. OH THE STORIES that must be trapped in these walls!

About Me

Hello, my name is Marie. I am a publicist by day and weekend writer. This is my blog, where I post about my journeys, the wonderful events in my beautiful corner of the world and the food of the region which is gaining in its recognition of San Diego, Tijuana and Valle de Guadalupe. Enjoy.